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GA-8TRX330(-L)
Intel
Pentium
4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard
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User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-8TRX330L-1002

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  • Page 1 GA-8TRX330(-L) Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8TRX330L-1002...
  • Page 3 Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: n For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GA-8TRX330(-L ) Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Considerations Prior to Installation ... 9 Feature Summary ... 10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ... 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ... 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Install Drivers ... 49 Install Chipset Drivers ... 49 Software Applications ... 50 Driver CD Information ... 50 Hardware Information ... 51 Contact Us ... 51 Chapter 4 Appendix ... 53 Unique Software Utilities ... 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction ... 53 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ...

  • Page 6: Ga-8Trx330(-L ) Motherboard Layout

    GA-8TRX330(-L ) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_U SB SYS_FAN AUDIO F_AU DIO 8100C CODEC CD_IN SP DIF_IO COMB Only for GA-8TRX330-L. S ocket 478 CPU_FAN LED1 ATi RX330 2X_DE T PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 BIOS PCI5 F_U SB1 CLR_CMOS - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    14.318 MHz 48 MHz RTL8100C BIOS ATi SB300 (IXP 300) AC97 Link Floppy LPC BUS IT8712 LPT Port AC97 PS/2 CODEC KB/Mouse PCICLK 24 MHz (33MHz) 33 MHz ATA33/66/100/133 8 USB IDE Channels Ports Ports Only for GA-8TRX330-L. - 7 -...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    (Note 2) Due to chipset limitation, the total number of memory chips of memory module(s) installed in the same channel cannot be more than eight, otherwise DDR400 memory will slow down to DDR333. For the latest information about memory modules supported on this motherboard, please go to GIGABYTE's website. Only for GA-8TRX330-L. GA-8TRX330(-L) Motherboard ® Pentium ®...
  • Page 11 I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (CPU) Form Factor...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Before installing the CPU cool fan , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory

    Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 15 Dual Channel DDR GA-8TRX330(-L) supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8TRX330(-L) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the lim itation of Intel chipset specifications.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

  • Page 17: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-channel audio functioning. Only for GA-8TRX330-L. - 17 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 18: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction ATX_12V ATX (Power Connector) CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IDE1/IDE2 S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 LED1 2X_DET PWR_LED GA-8TRX330(-L) Motherboard F_PANEL F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMB F_USB1 / F_USB2 CLR_CMOS - 18 -...
  • Page 19 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
  • Page 20 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
  • Page 21 6) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
  • Page 22 8) LED1 Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Rem ove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected. 9) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a nonsupported graphics card is inserted.

  • Page 23: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    10) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
  • Page 24 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header.
  • Page 25 14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector.
  • Page 26 16) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 27 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. 19) BAT(Battery) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output Sy stem) includes a CMOS SETUP utility w hich allow s user to configure required setti n gs or to activ ate certain sy stem features. The CMOS SETUP sav es the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the pow er is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary pow er to the CMOS SRAM.

  • Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E19)

    The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E19) Once y ou enter Aw ard BIOS CMOS Setup Ut i lity, the Main Menu (as f i gure below ) w ill appear on the screen. Use arrow key s to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Stan dard CM OS Features Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures...

  • Page 31: Load Optimized Defaults

    n Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the v alue of the sy stem parameters w hich the sy stem w ould be in best performance c onfiguration. n Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable passw ord. It allows y ou t o limit access to the sy stem and Setup, or just to Setup. n Set User Password Change, set, or disable passw ord.

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Date (mm:dd:y y ) Time (hh:mm:ss) } IDE Primary Master } IDE Primary Slave } IDE Secondary Master } IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Driv e B Holt On Base Memory Extended Memory...

  • Page 33: Base Memory

    Drive A / Drive B The category identifi e s the t y pes of f l oppy di s k driv e A or driv e B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy driv e installed 360K, 5.25"...

  • Page 34: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software } Hard Disk Bo ot Prio rity First Boot De vice Second Bo ot Device Third Boo t Device Passwor d Check # CPU Hy per-Threading higf: M ove Enter: Select F5: Previo us Values...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Disable on-chip SATA function. On-Chip SATA Class ID Enabled as IDE Select SiS Serial ATA chip function as IDE. (Default v alue) Enabled as RAID Select SiS Serial ATA chip function as RAID. Only for GA-8TRX330-L. Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled]...
  • Page 36 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default v alue) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Only for GA-8TRX330-L. GA-8TRX330(-L) Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Onboard Parallel Port

    UART Mode Select This item allow s y ou to determine w hich I n fra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip. Normal Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. IrDA Set onboard I/O chi p UART to IrDA Mode.

  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software ACPI Susp end Ty pe Power LED in S1 state Off by Power button PME/Ring Wake Up USB Dev ice Wake-Up From S3 Power On By Mouse Power On By Key board x KB Power O N Password AC BACK Func tion...
  • Page 39 Power On By Keyboard Passw ord Enter from 1 to 5 charact e rs to set the Key board Pow er On Passw ord. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default v alue) Key board 98 If y our key board hav e "POWER Key " butt o n, y ou can press the key to pow er on y our sy stem.

  • Page 40: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software PCI 4 IRQ Assignment PCI 5 IRQ Assignment PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment higf: M ove Enter: Select F5: Previo us Values PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15...

  • Page 41: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Vcore +2.5V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Curren t CPU FAN Speed Curr ent SYST EM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Wa rning SYST EM FAN Fail War ning higf: M ove Enter: Select...

  • Page 42: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software CPU Clock Ratio Spread Spectrum CPU Clock higf: M ove Enter: Select F5: Previo us Values Incorrect using these features may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er end-user use only . CPU Clock Ratio This setup option w ill automat i cally assign by CPU det e ction.

  • Page 43: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Stan dard CM OS Features Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Integrated Peripherals Top Performance Power Manag ement Setup Disab led....[n] PnP/PCI Configur ations Enabled....[ ] PC H ealth Status Frequen cy /Voltage Control ESC: Qu it...

  • Page 44: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Stan dard CM OS Features Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Integrated Peripherals Power Manag ement Setup PnP/PCI Configur ations PC H ealth Status Frequen cy /Voltage Control ESC: Qu it F8: Q- Flash Fail-Safe defaul t s contain the most appropriate v alues of the sy stem parameters that allow minimum sy stem...

  • Page 45: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Stan dard CM OS Features Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Integrated Peripherals Power Manag ement Setup PnP/PCI Configur ations Enter Pa ssword: PC H ealth Status Frequen cy /Voltage Control ESC: Qu it F8: Q- Flash...

  • Page 46: Save & Exit Setup

    2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Stan dard CM OS Features Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Integrated Peripherals Power Manag ement Setup PnP/PCI Configur ations PC H ealth Status Frequen cy /Voltage Control ESC: Qu it F8: Q- Flash Ty pe "Y"...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Install Drivers

    Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

  • Page 50: Software Applications

    Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software. Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-8TRX330(-L) Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Install Drivers...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 54 Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key.
  • Page 55 1. Execute Backup Utility: ! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on.

  • Page 56: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.
  • Page 57 Entering the Q-Flash utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit...
  • Page 58 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer.
  • Page 59 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.

  • Page 60: Updating Bios With Q-Flash Utility On Single-Bios Motherboards

    Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit. Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 61 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A Task menu for Q-Flash utility Enter : Run Task menu for Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
  • Page 62 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... Enter : Run Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
  • Page 63 Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8TRX330-L.F1). Complete update process following the instruction. Utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 63 - Appendix...
  • Page 64 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...

  • Page 65: / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-3 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of Windows 2K/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 66 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 67 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan- Line In nels to "MIC In".
  • Page 68 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case, and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 69 STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 70 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A " S/PDIF output" device is av ailable on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Question 6: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
  • Page 72 Question 7: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
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  • Page 79 TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com — U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. Address: 17358 Railroad St, City of Industry, CA 91748. TEL: +1 (626) 854-9338 FAX: +1 (626) 854-9339 Tech.
  • Page 80 — China NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Tech. Support : http://cn.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn Shanghai TEL: +86-021-63410999 FAX: +86-021-63410100 Beijing TEL: +86-010-82886651 FAX: +86-010-82888013 Wuhan TEL: +86-027-87851061 FAX: +86-027-87851330 GuangZhou TEL: +86-020-87586074 FAX: +86-020-85517843...

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